Which term describes assessments that use the same instructions, procedures, and scoring across administrations?

• A. Valid
• B. Standardized
• C. Practical
• D. Reliable

Answer: (B)

Uniform administration is the key idea here. Assessments described as standardized are designed so every student gets the same instructions, follows the same procedures, and is scored the same way across different administrations. That consistency lets you compare scores across students and across times or settings, since any differences reflect actual performance rather than variations in how the test was given. While validity, reliability, and practicality address other aspects—whether the test measures what it should, whether it yields stable results, and whether it’s feasible to use—the defining feature of standardized assessments is the uniform, standardized process for administration and scoring.